Diabetes and squash
 

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and I wondered is it ok to still play squash or should I take less rigorous exercise?

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Hello mate I'm also a type 2 diabetic.

My doctor advised me to excercise as normal but as has been said check with yours first

Steve Redgrave?

I've been insulin dependent diabetic since the age of 10. I've never backed out of any sporting activity of any kind as a result but if it is something I haven't tried previously and I'm unsure of the likely impact (i.e. energy consumed) and therefore the burn rate, I give it a try for a sensible period and check blood sugars as a result. I can then do the appropriate stocking up (i.e. eat something) beforehand if necessary!

Hope this helps.

I was diagnosed 4 years ago - I'm sort of Type 1 and a half because I'm 33, fairly slim and was being treated with drugs only until recently when I went on Insulin (4 times daily).

You shouldn't find any problems with playing any sort of sport, and in fact it will help you. Be careful though as your sugars will rise before they fall during exercise which can leave you feeling a bit rough and it can be a bit confusing with your blood readings (so take regular readings!) I used to feel a bit light headed when playing aggressive sport but there seemed to be a 'pain barrier' which once passed left me feeling quite 'euphonic'.

ALWAYS keep lucazade near you and let your other mates know the score but with Type 2 you should find you don't have any major problems. If you feel light headed, wobbly or anything else then take a test and a rest.

It's quite a shock when you first get diagnosed but there is some good news - as a result of living life as a diabetic (which you will get used to) the rest of your health and lifestyle will probably improve too - had my Cholesterol taken last week - 4.9. Not bad considering before diagnosis I was 6.5+!!!!

If you need any help or advice feel free to PM me.


Russ